Classifying the level of league-wide trade interest in Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant as “tepid,” ESPN’s Tim Bontemps and Brian Windhorst say the Heat‘s interest, specifically, has been overstated. As Bontemps and Windhorst explain, Miami has been “laser focused” on keeping its salary cap relatively clean for the 2027 offseason, when superstars like Nikola Jokic and Giannis … [Read more...] about Trade Rumors: Morant, Heat, Lakers, Raptors, Bucks, Wolves
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Education Department delays wage garnishment plan for defaulted student loans
The Trump administration is delaying its plans to withhold pay from student loan borrowers who default on their payments, backing off a measure that threatened to deliver a financial blow to millions of Americans. … [Read more...] about Education Department delays wage garnishment plan for defaulted student loans
Takeaways: Timberwolves’ sloppiness costly in 110-105 loss at Houston
Again playing without Anthony Edwards, the Wolves missed 15 free throws and committed 16 turnovers against the Rockets. … [Read more...] about Takeaways: Timberwolves’ sloppiness costly in 110-105 loss at Houston
Anthony Edwards In Danger Of Missing All-NBA Team
We’re halfway through the 2025-26 NBA season. It’s also the third year of the NBA’s 65-game played policy to be eligible for postseason awards. So far through the first two seasons, things have gone mostly as Adam Silver and the NBA party-planning committee foresaw when they set out to address the load-management epidemic across the league. In the first year of the rule, Kyrie … [Read more...] about Anthony Edwards In Danger Of Missing All-NBA Team
Wolves Seek Point Guard Addition While Targeting Luxury Tax Reduction
The Minnesota Timberwolves are actively exploring opportunities to add backcourt depth while simultaneously reducing their payroll obligations, according to multiple league executives. The dual mandate comes as the franchise faces a $24 million luxury tax bill this season after ownership paid over $90 million in tax penalties last year. Rival teams have believed Minnesota has … [Read more...] about Wolves Seek Point Guard Addition While Targeting Luxury Tax Reduction